Carowinds

Carowinds is a amusement park primarily located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The park is owned and operated by Six Flags. Carowinds straddles the state line between North and South Carolina, adjacent to Interstate 77, with a portion of the park located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The park has a sign telling guests where the state line lies.

Official website

Amusement Park Charlotte, NC | Carowinds

Carowinds is where the Carolinas come together for fun! For 50 years, families and friends have chosen Carowinds for an amazing day the Carolina Way.

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Official website: www.sixflags.com/carowinds
Image: Carowinds aerial view, September 2017.JPG

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date of official opening: 1973-03-31

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Contents

History
Early history, Carowinds Corporation (1969–1974)
Taft Broadcasting and KECO (1975–1992)
1970s
1980s
Early 1990s
Paramount era (1993–2006)
1990s
2000s
Cedar Fair/Six Flags era (2006–present)
Late 2000s
2010s
2020s
Areas and attractions
Aeronautica Landing
Blue Ridge Junction
Camp Snoopy
Carolina Boardwalk
Carousel Park
Celebration Plaza
County Fair
Crossroads
Thrill Zone
Thunder Road
Carolina Harbor
Festivals
WinterFest
SCarowinds
Paladium
Fast Lane
Carowinds Festival of Music
Retired rides and attractions
Timeline
See also
References
External links

The park was constructed at a cost of $70 million following a four-year planning period led by Charlotte businessman Earl Patterson Hall. Carowinds first opened to the public on March 31, 1973. The park features Carolina Harbor, a water park that is included with park admission. Annual events include the Halloween-themed SCarowinds and the Christmas-themed WinterFest.